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Universal Hydrogen completes first taxi tests; granted experimental airworthiness certificate by FAA; Air New Zealand agreement

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The company also released video footage of successful first taxi tests of the aircraft, designed to evaluate ground handling qualities and the performance of the fuel-cell electric powertrain at low power settings and airspeeds. The Dash 8-300 flying testbed has a megawatt-class hydrogen fuel cell powertrain installed in one of its nacelles.

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Hyundai Motor Group announces SdX strategy at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Hyundai Motor Group, which is driving a software-driven transformation for its Group brands (Hyundai, Kia and Genesis) today announced its ‘Software-defined Everything’ (SDx) strategy, which aims to transform all moving devices, fleets and ecosystems into valuable assets through advanced software and AI.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. With fleet mileage, ALTe projects ROI on a conversion in less than two years. Another benefit of targeting a conversion application such as the taxi fleet is that the vehicles are all out of warranty, Thomas noted.).

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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Family and the modular electric drive kit (MEB). BUZZ CARGO consists mainly of the electric motor with power electronics and 1-speed gearbox integrated into the driven rear axle, the lithium-ion battery and auxiliary units integrated in the front body. BUZZ CARGO being presented in Hannover with a 150 kW electric motor.

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Update on ALTe; EREV powertrain company tracking for production-caliber units by December, production ramp in 1Q 2013

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ALTe is targeting fleet vehicles such as delivery trucks, vans and shuttle buses and even potentially taxis and limos, in the light- to medium-duty vehicle classes—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) kWh Li-ion pack from A123 Systems. —John Thomas.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

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With EVs intended for work and fleet uses, it’s planning to launch an entire new dedicated PBV business that will oversee the products, software integration, and global partnerships. That will include global conversion (upfit) partners. Kia PBV Concepts EVs that look beyond the skateboard platform?

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Leo Motors, Inc. Completes Successful Tests for Converted Midsize Highway Electric Vehicles

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Korea-based Leo Motors , Inc. Leo’s “kit” consists of a 60 kW water-cooled AC motor with controller, a 30 kWh or a 16 kWh lithium polymer power pack with multi-battery management system (BMS), and charger. The price of the kit is $20,000 with a 16kWh power pack. The kit is available now from Leo Motors on an order basis.

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